the
//ðə/, /ði//
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Used to refer to a specific person, thing, or group that is already known or has been previously mentioned.
I saw the movie you recommended.
Used to refer to a person, thing, or group that is unique or considered to be unique.
The sun rises in the east.
Used before a singular noun to indicate that it represents a whole class or category.
The tiger is a dangerous animal.
Used with adjectives to form nouns referring to people or things with particular characteristics.
The rich should help the poor.
Adverb
Used before comparatives to indicate that two things change together or that one thing depends on another.
The more you practice, the better you get.
Used to emphasize that someone or something is preeminent or particularly notable.
This is the restaurant in town.